Welcome to Another Monday
By Jordan Lader
@JordanLader (5733)
Sparta, Tennessee
March 3, 2025 9:25am CST
So this Monday I'm at Chris's because I can't work tomorrow. I have a dentist appointment right in the middle of the day. Then my husband has one later in the afternoon and I said that I would go with him. He's a little nervous.
I have to say that it's a pretty good start to the day. I got a shirt order done and more of the business cards. I even got two more orders over the weekend. If this one order is for real, her order alone will pay for a new tire for my car lol.
Since I've decided to go for Lieutenant, I've made a few realizations.
One is that I need to get better at a few skills.
Two, I really need to work on my attitude lol.
I have a short temper and it shows in my mouth and if my mouth doesn't say it my face will. I really need to fix that.
The skills can be learned and the thinking under pressure is not too bad for me but the attitude is going to take some time lol.
I'll get there though. I'm taking this year to work on me and getting better at certain things.
The business is still doing well.
I got some reading in on Sunday but Saturday and Sunday during the day were just busy.
Lots of errands and then we had the department meeting Sunday. It was pretty quick which is good. Means there were no issues to deal with.
There's computer work to be done today and then we have extrication training tonight. I'm really excited to be cutting up cars lol. The rookie school we have will be there tonight as well so I'm pretty sure we'll be outside.
I'm also planning an open house for our station. I doubt that our members will show up but it'll be fine either way. I hope they do but we'll make it work.
It's going to be another busy year but I'm looking forward to it.
What is everyone else up to?
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@somewitch (2325)
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5 Mar
Good luck with the attitude shift!
Maybe you can figure out some affirmations/mantras to use on the spot or when you meditate, I guess praying and spending more time with God can also help.

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@JordanLader (5733)
• Sparta, Tennessee
5 Mar
My problem is I can't stand stupidity. When I'm trying to accomplish something and they want to be stupid and stubborn I get an attitude. I'll get there, it's just going to take time.
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@somewitch (2325)
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5 Mar
@JordanLader I feel you!
It's hard to not get frustrated in such situations, but pretending it doesn't bother you might be possible.

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@JordanLader (5733)
• Sparta, Tennessee
5 Mar
@somewitch I think so far I'm doing good keeping my mouth shut. It's only been about a week since I've made the decision lol but baby steps lol
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@JordanLader (5733)
• Sparta, Tennessee
3 Mar
Thank you. It's going to be a year that's for sure lol
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@JordanLader (5733)
• Sparta, Tennessee
5 Mar
@grenery8 Nope lol it's just beginning really
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@grenery8 (15203)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
5 Mar
@JordanLader and it's not over yet

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@Marilynda1225 (84111)
• United States
3 Mar
My son in law is a volunteer firefighter and one of his favorite drills is when they do extrication. I imagine cutting up cars can be fun.
Glad you made the decision to go for lieutenant and of course that your shop is going well and you're getting some nice orders.
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@JordanLader (5733)
• Sparta, Tennessee
3 Mar
Yes! My friend's favorite thing is breaking glass. I need practice with the stabilizing jacks because I can't seem to work them right. I'm still pretty new at it.
Our department is broken down. Wildland and extrication are teams you have to be chosen to be on.
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